Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms are
used:
AGRIVOLTAICS
A solar energy system co-located on the same parcel of land
as agricultural production, including crop production, grazing, apiaries,
or other agricultural products or services.
BUILDING-INTEGRATED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
A solar energy system that is an integral part of a principal
or accessory building, rather than a separate mechanical device, replacing
or substituting for an architectural or structural component of the
building. Building-integrated systems include but are not limited
to photovoltaic or hot water solar energy systems that are contained
within roofing materials, windows, skylights, and awnings.
COMMUNITY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A commercial solar energy system that converts sunlight into
electricity for the primary purpose of serving electric demands off-site
from the facility, either retail (or a financial proxy for retail
power) or wholesale, covering up to 10 acres.
GROUND MOUNT
A solar energy system mounted on a rack or pole that rests
or is attached to the ground. Ground-mount systems can be either accessory
or principal uses.
LARGE-SCALE SOLAR
A commercial solar energy system covering more than 10 acres
and/or is the principal land use for the parcel(s) on which it is
located for the primary purpose is sales of generated electricity.
OFF-GRID SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A photovoltaic solar energy system in which the circuits
energized by the solar energy system are not electrically connected
in any way to electric circuits that are served by an electric utility
company.
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
A solar energy system that converts solar energy directly
into electricity.
ROOF MOUNT
A solar energy system mounted on a rack that is fastened
to or ballasted on a structure roof. Roof-mount systems are accessory
to the principal use.
SOLAR CARPORT
A solar energy system of any size that is installed on a
carport structure that is accessory to a parking area, and which may
include electric vehicle supply equipment or energy storage facilities.
SOLAR COLLECTOR
A device, structure or a part of a device or structure for
which the primary purpose is to transform solar radiant energy into
thermal, mechanical, chemical, or electrical energy. The collector
does not include frames, supports, or mounting hardware.
SOLAR ENERGY
Radiant energy received from the sun that can be collected
in the form of heat or light by a solar collector.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM
A device, array of devices, or structural design feature,
the purpose of which is to provide for generation or storage of electricity
from sunlight, or the collection, storage and distribution of solar
energy for space heating or cooling, daylight for interior lighting,
or water heating.
SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM
A system that includes a solar collector and a heat exchanger
that heats or preheats water for building heating systems or other
hot water needs, including residential domestic hot water and hot
water for commercial processes.
SOLAR MOUNTING DEVICES
Racking, frames, or other devices that allow the mounting
of a solar collector onto a roof surface or the ground.